San Jose - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any unusual problems with insects or other infestations in housing?
Ants are a pervasive problem. No matter what you do, there are always small black ants everywhere. You get the occasional leaf bug, tarantula, whip spider, or other bugs that may wander through the largely unsealed doors, but the ants are the most obnoxious and common. Bats as well. - May 2024
Insects are a common problem, especially ants, but post will help with extermination. - Sep 2020
Bugs galore, and everywhere. Constant spraying. - Jul 2018
It's the tropics so there are plenty of bugs. - Dec 2016
Mosquitoes are pretty common. The CDC has noted that Zika has reached Costa Rica, though the Costa Ricans are denying it, fearing the impact on tourism, I suppose. - Feb 2016
What kind would you like? Moths, termites, ants have all been issues. There is the occasional mutant cucaracha or freaky looking spider. We once had a scorpion hanging by its tail from the ceiling fan over our bed -- true. Mosquitoes are a dangerous nuisance in humid areas, with frequent warnings about dengue. BUT most days you don't necessarily notice any of them. - Apr 2014
TONS - don't move here if you can't live with bugs. We've really only dealt with a baby-ant problem and the occasional other larger, unknown bug. However, I've heard of others with a much larger bug issue. Furniture can easily be infested with termites. - Jun 2013
This is a tropical climate so there are many insects and bugs of all kinds. - Aug 2011
Lots of mosquitoes in the coasts, but none in San Jose. - Feb 2010
None. - Jan 2010
